DogTime video of the week: December 7, 2012

Recent conversations on these topics

• service animals to the disabled

  Hi I had a dog that I trained to be my service animal. He was great medically for me. I don't understand why some people wont respect not only the person who needs a service animal but the dog also. I currently went threw a situation where a person temporally watch my sa and then I took hm back. He knew everything about me and all about my disabilities he had also saved my life many times. When he passed a way on Oct 31 2012 I was told that I hurt him causing him to die. I just want people to understand when a person has a service animal it is because they have a debuilatating illness and it can be something other than a blindness. Mine helped my illnesses and was a great companion to me. Please be sensitive to people who need these animals and don't judge the person or dog who is working. We all need to be loved and respected.

• Cracked feet in a lab

  My labs foot pads are very dry and cracked. I use "Tuff Foot' and it helps some. She will lick her pads making the problem worse. Any other ideas ?? What is the cause ? I do not walk her on hot pavement.

• Is it a mistake to purchase a French Bulldog from a pet store?

  I have read numerous times that it is not the best idea to buy a Frenchie from a local pet store - or any pet store, for that matter! But I am not the most patient person in the world and I am really looking forward to a new pup. Obviousely a Frenchie considering the topic :P It would be the most convenient to buy my new Frenchie from a pet store, but what is everyones opinion on whether that would be alright for me to do? I personally think a pet store would not be my worst bet. Opinions pleaseee?!?

• A Frenchie and a Lab?

  Hi. We have a 2 year old Lab who we adore. I am wondering if a Frenchie (a breed I also adore) would be happy with an 85 pound "brother"? The Lab (Charlie) is pretty laid back for a Lab, but still high energy. He also thinks he's a lapdog. My fault, I admit it. We work and are out of the house from 7AM until 4PM +/-. I can't take a dog to work with me - oh how I wish! - What is your advice?